{"title":"RARE CHINESE ITEMS","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"male-de-voyage-ancienne-100-original","title":"Carved lacquered Chinese travel trunk - unique piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique Chinese travel trunk is an exceptional piece of extraordinary sculptural richness. Entirely crafted from solid wood stained a beautiful dark brown natural color, it is covered with meticulous carvings on each of its faces, demonstrating the pinnacle of traditional Chinese craftsmanship.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA prestigious object steeped in history:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce used by wealthy families and Chinese dignitaries to transport their precious belongings during their travels, this trunk is much more than a simple container. Its beautiful natural dark brown hue, enriched by decades of natural patina, gives it an incomparable depth and warmth that only time can create. The wood grain, subtly visible beneath the stain, recalls the natural and noble origin of the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach panel is a carved tableau in its own right: figures from Chinese mythology, symbolic floral motifs, and geometric interlacing follow one another in a composition of astonishing density and precision. The statuettes of mythical animals adorning the upper corners symbolically protected the traveler and their belongings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA collector's item:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReconverted into a decorative object, this trunk becomes an incomparable statement piece of furniture: a chest at the foot of a bed, an original coffee table, precious storage in a living room, or a decorative piece in its own right. It stands out as the absolute focal point of any eclectic, oriental, or contemporary interior that celebrates art and history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Images Atmospheres","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52992469696850,"sku":"ANC10099","price":980.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/1610\/3506\/files\/IMG_3806.jpg?v=1774027544"},{"product_id":"banquette-chinoise-100-original","title":"Chinese lounge chair - 100% original and unique","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique Chinese daybed, originating from Macau, is an exceptional piece combining refined comfort and sculptural elegance. Its solid wood structure in warm honey tones and its hand-woven rattan seat make it a prestigious furniture piece steeped in history, a testament to the craftsmanship of this unique crossroads between East and West.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe daybed, a prestigious piece of furniture reserved for literati and dignitaries, allowed for napping, reading, or meditation in refined comfort. The cylindrical, scrolled armrest, characteristic of this type of furniture, served as a headrest or armrest depending on the position adopted. The light and airy hand-woven rattan offers ideal natural comfort, while the solid wood structure guarantees unwavering solidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA statement piece for your interior:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a contemporary interior, this daybed reinvents itself as a decorative chaise lounge, an original meridienne, or a collector's item. It naturally becomes the focal point of a living room, bedroom, or reading area, bringing an incomparable oriental, historical, and aesthetic dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Images Atmospheres","offers":[{"title":"L: 198 H:65 D:45 cm","offer_id":52994594537810,"sku":"ANC10098","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/1610\/3506\/files\/IMG_3797_bac134cd-26ae-45f5-a6be-c7391c294be7.jpg?v=1774025360"},{"product_id":"gong-original-sur-petit-temple-en-orme","title":"Ancient gong on a temple carved with dragons","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique gong on its carved wooden stand is an exceptional piece that unites the auditory and decorative arts of traditional Asia. The gong's patinated bronze, the sculpted dragons that crown the stand, and the deep black lacquered wood form an ensemble of incomparable presence and nobility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black lacquered wooden stand is itself a work of art: the two dragons facing each other at the top – symbols of power, protection, and good fortune in Asian culture – frame a central finial evoking the flame of enlightenment. Two discreet drawers integrated into the base were used to store ritual accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA decorative and sonic piece:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its spiritual dimension, this gong is a statement decorative piece that stands out in any refined interior. It brings a unique meditative and exotic dimension, while remaining fully functional. 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